Information for Carers

WELCOME PACK

The Welcome pack contains information about all of the services that we offer to support carers. If you are a new carer, you should receive your welcome pack either by email or in the post. Please let us know if you think you should have received one but it hasn't yet arrived.

CARING NEWS

Download the Autumn 2021 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2021 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2021 Caring News here

Download the Jan/Feb Covid Special 2021 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2020 Caring News here

Download the Autumn 2020 Caring News here

Download the Summer (Covid update) 2020 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2020 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2019 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2019 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2019 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2018 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2018 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2018 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2017 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2017 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2017 Caring News here

FACTSHEETS FOR CARERS

Factsheet: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Factsheet

Factsheet:Personal Independence Payment (PIP) leaflet for carers

Factsheet: Well-being for Carers

Factsheet: Beating Isolation

Factsheet: Hospital Discharge

Factsheet: Sharing Information

Factsheet: Palliative Care

Please click above to download resources. If you would like to talk to someone about your caring role please call our helpline on 0300 012 4272.

Latest

Carers Yoga

Join us in person for a series of gentle yoga sessions.
Parent Carer Zoom Drink and Discussion

Pour yourself a drink of your choice and join us for a zoom drink and chat session.
St Wulstans Nature Reserve Welland Walk

A gentle walk around the beautiful St Wunstans Nature Reserve. Dogs are welcome to join!
Carers Afternoon Tea

Join us to meet and chat whilst enjoying a full afternoon tea.

We need your support!

Vote online and help us gain funding from The Asda Foundation
AGM 2021

This year, we will be offering carers the opportunity to attend the AGM in person at the lovely Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester, or they can participate online via Zoom.
Work for us

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions throughout WAC - click to view all our vacancies.
Carer Representatives

WAC want to hear from you to help us shape services and make a difference to other carers.
Fundraise for us

As a charity we rely on the financial support of the community to be able to provide services that Worcestershire unpaid carers need. There are a number of ways in which you can support us, through fundraising events, legacies and donations
Are you a carer?

There are an estimated 63,000 unpaid adult carers in the county but only 11,000 are known to the Worcestershire Association of Carers. Many of the missing 52,000 people don’t recognise themselves as carers and this seems to be the major problem. Even if a person has a relationship with the person they help, they are still entitled to support.
Volunteer for us

Our volunteers are an integral part of the WAC team. As the first organisation in the county to achieve the gold standard "Investing in Volunteers" award we offer tailor made volunteer programmes to suit your needs.
Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub

We have been commissioned by the Worcestershire County Council and the three Clinical Commissioning groups to provide a "one stop" carers hub for the unpaid carers of Worcestershire.

Work for us

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions throughout WAC - click to view all our vacancies.
Events Calendar

We have a wide range of great events for carers which include both online and face-to-face sessions.
Carers Hub and Helpline

Call the carers Hub helpline on 0300 012 4272 if you need support with your caring role. We will be able to direct you to the most appropriate support and if appropriate put you in touch with our carer pathway advisors.
Am I a carer?

Do you help to look after someone a few hours a week (or more) that relies on you for emotional, medical, personal or physical care or help with domestic tasks? You could be a carer and would possibly benefit from the support of Worcestershire Carers Hub. CALL OUR HELPLINE ON 0300 012 4272.
Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub
Emergency planning

Have you thought about what would happen to person you look after if you became ill or had an emergency to deal with? Planning for emergencies will give you and the person you care for peace of mind, knowing that back up support can be put place in case you need it.
About Us
Carer Friendly Employer Network

Carer Friendly Employer Network is a membership and accreditation scheme for businesses which supports carers in the workplace.
Information for Carers

The Autumn 2021 edition of Caring News is now out!
What we aim to achieve